3D printed robots, designed to work together on big tasks
Swarms of small, inexpensive robots could one day be used in search and rescue, landmine clearing, and environmental monitoring.
Research
From one coalition, dozens of projects advance Asian American health in communities
The ADAPT coalition encourages faculty and students to work alongside community organizations in Chinatown to improve the health of Tufts’ neighbors.
Need a sublet? How about coffee or free pizza? Students make apps for that
Undergraduate entrepreneurs develop tech solutions to common problems.
Designing a robot system for an inspirational film
Assistant professor Markus Nemitz reflects on creating a landmine-seeking robot for upcoming movie about the Afghan Girls Robotics team.
The scientists who re-created Spider Man's web fluid explain their feat
Research Assistant Professor Marco Lo Presti spoke with The Washington Post about his web-slinging innovation in silk.
Changing the course of climate change
With the debut of Climate Action, a tireless advocate for reducing carbon emissions offers students ‘an alternative to a feeling of immobility.’
A conversation with 2024 Bertrand Russell Prize winner Susan Landau
The American Mathematical Society interviews Professor Susan Landau about her career and contributions.
Continuing risk of hazards in a post-wildfire landscape
Professor and Berger Chair Farshid Vahedifard spoke with NBC News about the risk of landslides in areas affected by wildfires.
Wildfire hazards don’t stop when the fire goes out
Destructive post-fire events amplify the need to develop comprehensive preventive and predictive measures, says Professor and Berger Chair Farshid Vahedifard.